Checksum Legends

A purely subjective look at some of the legendary games which inspired Checksum Labs.

Quake

First-person shooters like Castle Wolfenstein and Doom were certainly entertaining games in their own right, but they were merely appetizers. Something was liable to raise the bar. Quake took that bar and launched it like a bloody javelin.

EverQuest

When the Internet gained widespread traction in the mid-1990s, we knew the "the next big thing" was on the horizon. Quake was pitting us against opponents from around the world. Ultima Online was another step forward. But EverQuest blew the doors wide open with sensory overload. It was, as Verant claimed, a living, breathing world.

More to come!
Many more entries will be coming over the next few months. It takes a little while to make sure each Legend receives its proper tribute, so thanks for your patience!